Ariadne

Ariadne: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameGreek origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæ.ɹiˌæd.ni/ · /ˌæ.ɹiˈæd.ni/

Meaning and origin of Ariadne

  • A female given name from Ancient Greek.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἀριάδνη (Ariádnē).

How popular is Ariadne?

115U.S. babies in 2025
#732peak rank (2016)
4,824babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,824 girls in the U.S. have been named Ariadne. Its highest rank for girls was #732 in 2016. In 2025, 115 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Ariadne FAQ

What does the name Ariadne mean?

A female given name from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Ἀριάδνη (Ariádnē).

What is the origin of the name Ariadne?

Ariadne is listed as a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Ariadne?

Since 1880, 4,824 girls in the U.S. have been named Ariadne. Its highest rank for girls was #732 in 2016. In 2025, 115 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Ariadne a boy or girl name?

Ariadne is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,824 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.